Emmerdale actor Michael Parr has confirmed he is leaving the soap after five years.

The 31-year-old has played Ross Barton in the ITV series since 2013, and was recently involved in an acid attack storyline.

He tweeted: “Yes I’ll be leaving the soap soon. Have had the best few years at Emmerdale but it’s time to move on and explore other avenues.”

Yes I’ll be leaving the soap soon. Have had the best few years at Emmerdale but it’s time to move on and explore other avenues. If I win that soap award I might stay though 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/GraJGuxg1j